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The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is the focal point for disaster risk reduction within the UN system. It oversees the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 and convenes and organizes the Global Platforms for Disaster Risk Reduction. The seventh session of the Global Platform (GP2022) was convened and organized by UNDRR and hosted by the Government of Indonesia. The event was co-chaired by the Government of Indonesia and UNDRR.

The Global Platform was established in 2006 and is recognized by the UN General Assembly Resolution 61/198 as the global multi-stakeholder forum for assessing progress on the implementation of the Sendai Framework for DRR, as well as to share practice and knowledge on disaster risk informed policies, programs and investments, including on development and climate issues. The GP2022 agenda was guided by the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction goal, priorities for action and targets, the key priorities identified at the previous Global Platform held in Geneva, Switzerland in 2019 as well as those stemming from the Regional Platform meetings. The GP2022 took stock of progress, supported learning and accelerated achievement of the Sendai Framework. The outcomes, synthesized in the co-Chair’s summary, contribute to the inter-governmental midterm review of the Sendai Framework scheduled for 2023.

For more information, please see the What is GP page.

Disaster risk reduction (DRR) is an integral part of social and economic development, and risk-informed development is a prerequisite for achieving the goals of the 2030 Agenda. Ensuring coherence with other global frameworks, in particular with the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement, is a key component of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction. GP2022 took into account the DRR-related achievements, outcomes and activities of other global policy processes, action plans and conference outcomes. These include, but are not limited to, previous Global and Regional Platforms, the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, the New Urban Agenda, Addis Ababa Action Agenda, special development programs and action plans for LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS, as well as specific policies, processes and plans covering natural, technological, biological and environmental hazards and topics such as health or biodiversity. Accelerating and integrating disaster risk management to sustainable development and climate action was one of the cross-cutting themes of the GP2022.

The GP2022 was a wake-up call to improve preventative measures and stop the spiral of increasing disaster impact and risk. The Co-Chairs' Summary was published on 27 May and includes a strong call for action, also known as the Bali Agenda for Resilience (BAR). The BAR captures the way forward in seven points:

• Reconfigure Risk Governance. To ensure that risk management is a shared responsibility across sectors, systems, scales and borders.
• Legislated DRR Public Finance. To weigh the cost of disasters against investments in resilience, with legislated budgetary targets and tracking.
• Meeting the Climate Ambition. To scale up DRR to raise and achieve the climate ambition, to accelerate comprehensive disaster and climate risk management.
• "Nothing about us without us." A participatory and human rights-based approach, with leadership of women and young professionals.
• Universal early warning coverage. An end-to-end people-centred early warning value chain, with multi-hazard approaches.
• Build back better, greener, equitable. Post-COVID recovery as an opportunity to reset the development pathway towards a greener and more resilient future.
• Strengthen Midterm Review. To understand challenges and obstacles, and possible course corrections to accelerate Sendai implementation.

The eighth session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction takes place in Geneva, Switzerland in 2025.

The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 (Sendai Framework) was the first major agreement of the post-2015 development agenda and provides Member States and stakeholders with concrete actions to prevent new and reduce existing disaster risk and to ensure a more sustainable and resilient future.

For more information, please see: What is the Sendai Framework? | UNDRR

GP2022 will feature an Official Programme, Informal Programme and Preparatory Days.

• The Official Programme of the GP2022 consists of Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Official Statements, Ministerial Roundtables, Informal Plenaries, High-level Dialogues, and Thematic Sessions.
• The Informal Programme will feature at least Side Events, Learning Labs, an Ignite Stage and an Innovation Platform.    
• The Preparatory Days take place from 23-24 May 2022.  During these days, Stakeholder groups and partners have the opportunity to organize preparatory events in the lead up to the GP2022 official programme. 

For more information on the types of sessions, please visit Session Overview.

For more information on individual sessions and their focus, please see Agenda.

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Your registration will be reviewed by the GP2022 Secretariat. Once approved, you will receive an email notification. In addition, following your registration approval, you will receive an official invitation letter, which is a mandatory document for your visa process, from the Government of Indonesia by email.

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You can update your registration information by following these steps: 

1. Navigate to the GP2022 Indico registration page: GP2022 (23-28 May 2022): Overview · Indico (un.org) (You will need to sign in using the same email/password you used to register. 
2. On the bottom of the page, click on “See Details” 
3. On GP2022 Registration, click on “Check Details” 
4. On the top of the page, click on “Modify” 
5. You can now update your registration information. Make sure to click “Save” when completed. 

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Please follow the instructions in the above FAQ item (How can I update my GP2022 registration information). 

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No, each person attending will need to set up their own Indico account and register individually for the GP2022. 

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The GP2022 is an in-person event with the possibility of online participation in the sessions forming the GP2022 official programme. Full access to GP2022 events is open to registered and confirmed participants.  Registration is now closed.

For more information on the different modalities of participation, please see Format. 

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Yes, access to the venue and virtual event platform will only be granted to registered and confirmed participants. Registration is now closed.

For those who plan to follow only some of the GP2022 sessions and do not expect to take an active role in the discussion, we encourage you to follow the GP2022 live stream, for which no registration is required. Explore the programme and look out for the “Webcast” session feature.

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Yes, you can still participate in the Global Platform as there are options for both in-person and online participation. Registration is now closed.

However, please note that no registration is required to access the GP2022 live stream and recordings. For more information on the different modalities of participation, please see Format. 

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Due to the pandemic, restrictions for entry into Indonesia apply. Entering Indonesia requires a valid visa or a stay permit. Visa/entry requirements for Indonesia, applicable to GP2022 participants, are now available at the following link. The link also features the list of passport holders eligible for a Visa on Arrival.

You can also access the list of hotels recommended by the Host Country at the following link. These hotels will have appropriate health protocols in place and will provide shuttle services to the GP2022 meeting venues. Before making your hotel booking, please carefully check the hotels’ cancellation policies.

We advise all participants to regularly consult the above websites for the latest information and updates.

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No, there is no participation fee to attend GP2022. However, registration is mandatory and capacity is limited.

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UNDRR is inviting partners to shape the informal programme by organizing side-events, taking part in the Innovation Platform and speaking at the Ignite stage. Applications for side-event, Innovation Platform booths and Ignite Stage speaking slots will take place through a fair and open process. Please note that the exact modality of these sessions will be communicated at a later stage.

For more information, please see Apply for an event.

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The GP2022 team welcomes engagement in the GP2022 preparatory process. To get involved, please register for the conference as soon as registration opens, explore the agenda and share the excitement with your networks using the GP2022 hashtags #RiskToResilience #GPDRR2022.

The Official Programme of the GP2022 was conducted in all six official UN languages. For information on the interpretation provided for each of the sessions, please refer to the GP2022 Agenda.

Yes, UNDRR and the host country were fully committed to making the 2022 Global Platform accessible to persons with disabilities. To ensure the meaningful and active participation of persons with disabilities in the GP2022, all sessions of the Official Programme featured Real Time Captioning and International Sign interpretation. Please consult the detailed session information on the availability of international sign interpretation and availability of real time captioning of all GP2022 sessions.

For more information, please see Accessibility.

Yes, recordings are available on UNDRR's Youtube channel. No registration is required to watch the recordings.

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Every GP2022 registered participant that has been approved will receive a direct link to access Hopin. If you haven’t found yours, please check your spam box.

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Please contact the GP2022 Hopin support: ellen@thisiscatapult and report your issue.

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If you are unable to join the virtual experience in Hopin you can still join the GP2022 webcast that will be available in the GP2022 website

To see the session recordings please visit the UNDRR youtube channel.

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If you wish to listen in one of the 6 UN languages you can select the language channel in the box to the right of the video window. It is very important that you mute the audio from the video player, otherwise you will hear the original language, plus the interpretation. There is a short video on the reception page that shows you how to do this

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Enter the session that you would like to attend by accessing the ‘stage’ area located in the left hand menu in Hopin. Use the tab ‘polls and Q&A’ to submit your question.

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No, there is no participation fee to attend GP2022. However, registration is mandatory and capacity is limited.

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The official GPDRR invitation letter will be sent by the Government of Indonesia to the email address you used when registering for GP2022. Check your spam folder! If you have not received it within two weeks of your registration approval, please contact [email protected] and [email protected] (regular passport holders) and [email protected] (diplomatic passport holders).

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Please allow up to four weeks for visa processing, depending on the location of your nearest Indonesian consulate. To locate your nearest consulate, please review it here Please note that visa upon arrival is available and recommended for citizens of over 40 countries! Please consult the GP2022 visa page for the latest requirements on this link

To learn more about Disaster Risk Reduction, access the UNDRR homepage or PreventionWeb.

Yes, the Indonesian host government organised several field trips on May 28. See the Field trips page for more information.

Please refer to the Contacts at the end of this page, which include those of the GP2022 Secretariat.